Hamas has said it is making “serious and practical steps” to secure the release of kidnapped journalist Alan Johnston.
–ITV reporting.
Speaking at a news conference in Gaza City, the group’s spokeman Abu Obeideh said: “The Qassam brigades decided to close this case, and this case will be solved, god willing.
“Now we started serious and practical steps in order to accomplish this goal which is releasing the kidnapped journalist Alan Johnston.”
Hamas is sending a signal to other armed groups that it intends to impose order in Gaza, to secure the release.
(Maan News)
Hamas says the military takeover of Gaza is good news for the journalist- ABC Net.
We will see.
Previously:
Al Qaeda Group Claims It Murdered BBC Reporter Alan Johnston
“Army of Islam” Claims Responsibility for BBC Reporter’s Abduction
Army of Islam Releases Video of BBC’s Alan Johnston